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NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
New York advocates rallied on Juneteenth Eve after it was discovered Governor Hochul moved forward with a plan to fund the state's cannabis industry despite numerous red flags pointed out to her.
Study Finds Lower Opioid Prescription Rates in Areas with Cannabis Dispensaries Nearby
The study focused on communities in Oregon, and found that opioid prescription rates decreased when cannabis dispensaries were located within one mile.
New Jersey Governor Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Facility
Prolific Growhouse founder David Nicolas recently escorted Gov. Phil Murphy on a tour of the facility.
New York Cannabis Director Steps Down Amid Major Agency Overhaul
Chris Alexander, executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management, will step down in September.
Thailand Prime Minister Aims To Re-List Cannabis as Narcotic By End of 2024
In the latest move in Thailand’s profound reversal of cannabis decriminalization and reform, the country’s prime minister announced his intent to re-list the drug as a narcotic by the year’s end.
Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses
The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to accelerate the licensing of recreational marijuana cultivators.
Study Reveals State Cannabis Legalization Lowers Immigrant Deportation
There's just a false sense of security related to the federal government to worry about.
Majority of Florida Voters Support Cannabis Legalization, Not Enough To Pass Measure
The most recent poll of Florida voters shows that recreational cannabis legalization still has majority support, but it may not be enough to exceed the 60% threshold needed to pass the reform measure.
Hawaii House Committee Declines Hearing for Rec Weed Measure, Killing Effort for 2024
There's always next year, Hawaii.
Germany Celebrates First Day of Legal Recreational Weed
Recreational weed is now legal in Germany, where celebrations to mark the event were held on Monday in cities across the European nation.